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Top Picks for 529 College Savings Plans

March 18, 2014 / Matthew Amster-Burton

Last time I took a close look at 529 college savings plans, it was 2010. I can still hear the faint echoes of “California Gurls” and “Bad Romance,” probably because DJs won’t stop playing those songs. Since my last 529 checkup,...

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The Top 5 Stock Market Myths

February 27, 2014 / Investopedia.com

When fiascos like the Libor scandal, London Whale scandal, and analysts’ conflict of interest occur, investor confidence can be at an all-time low. Many investors wonder whether or not investing in stocks is worth all the hassle. At the same...

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Real Estate Investing Q&A: Should I invest in a rental priced below comparable properties? What about revocable trusts?

February 5, 2014 / Leonard Baron

Zillow real estate investment writer and long-term investor Leonard Baron, MBA, is answering questions from MintLife readers. If you have a question about investment properties, cash flows, insurance, mortgage financing, homeowners associations, renting versus owning, foreclosures and more, drop Leonard an...

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What is the New myRA Retirement Account?

February 4, 2014 / Matthew Amster-Burton

A friend chatted with me early Wednesday morning. “Can you explain this myRA thing?” he asked. “Myra who?” I replied. “You know, the new type of retirement account Obama announced in the State of the Union last night.” Oh, you mean while...

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Does Copycat Investing Really Work?

January 29, 2014 / Investopedia.com

Copycat investing, as the name implies, refers to the strategy of replicating the investment ideas of famous investors or investment managers. The strategy is also known as coattail investing, since the investor rides on the coattails of those who presumably have much...

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How to Invest $100, $1,000, or $10,000

January 28, 2014 / Matthew Amster-Burton

To start your day off with a happy hypothetical, let’s say you’ve been following our advice on how to build a buffer account. It’s going so well that now you’ve got a little money you’d like to invest. “Great—I’m going...

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5 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Portfolio in 2014

January 14, 2014 / Matthew Amster-Burton

Happy belated new year! If I still wrote checks, I’d be writing 2012 on them. So if it’s been a while since you’ve looked at your investment portfolio, I know the feeling. But if you’re in the January spirit, reworking...

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Why Everyone Needs to Know About CalPERS Changes: An Interview With Mitch Tuchman

December 31, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton

Earlier this year, the California state pension (CalPERS), made a couple of blockbuster decisions that you almost certainly didn’t hear about. First, CalPERS decided to transition from actively managed to index funds in its defined-contribution plan. That means in its...

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MintLife Reader Q&A: Direct Investing, IRAs, and 401(k)s – What Order Should I Invest In?

December 24, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton

MintLife investing expert Matthew Amster-Burton is answering questions from Mint.com Facebook fans. If you’d like to ask Matthew a question about investing, retirement planning, or saving for college, drop us an email. MintLife reader Zachary asks: What are the best types of investments...

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Will the Stock Market Ever Return to “The Good Old Days?”

December 10, 2013 / Matthew Amster-Burton

MintLife investing expert Matthew Amster-Burton is answering questions from Mint.com Facebook fans. If you’d like to ask Matthew a question about investing, retirement planning, or saving for college, drop us an email. MintLife reader Ryan asks: Why bother anymore? The stock market, even...

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